Information Security Analyst
Salary

Information Security Analysts in the United States take home an average $69K per year. Including potential bonuses and profit sharing proceeds (more than $10K for each in exceptional cases) overall income bottoms out near $46K and hits $104K on the high end. Earnings for this group are mostly affected by location, followed by the company and experience level. A large number have medical and dental plans, and a fair number have vision insurance. Men account for the majority of Information Security Analysts who responded to the questionnaire — 83 percent to be exact. The majority of Information Security Analysts claim high levels of job satisfaction. The figures in this overview were provided by individuals who took PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Information Security Analyst

Information security analysts are responsible for providing security solutions for their companies. Their main duties include doing research, collecting data, developing secure strategies and maximizing productivity. They also are in charge of implementing security principles while following strict privacy policies. Information security analysts have advanced skills when it comes to finding security threats and other vulnerabilities. They conduct assessments of enterprise environments and frequently monitor logs and computer traffic.

Information security analysts coordinate update initiatives for existing technologies in their companies to minimize downtime and avoid security contingencies. They document security breaches and proceed according to company rules. They must know how to effectively operate company infrastructure such as routers, firewalls, and other hardware devices. They work in an office setting with other technology professionals to accomplish company goals.

Internet security analysts are excellent at multitasking, and they have superior problem-solving skills. They pay close attention to detail, have advanced knowledge of popular and new technologies, as well as computer networking methods and applications. They strive to give great customer service while working with other clients and coworkers. Information security analysts use a personal computer as their main tool, in addition to proprietary security software and network computer programs. They report their progress to the information security manager or director in their department. A bachelor's degree in information technology or network security is usually needed to work in this kind of position. Years of experience in the field and/or additional IT certifications are usually a plus.

Information Security Analyst Tasks

Configure and analyze security tools and software.

Coordinate with IT and end users to minimize disruptions and protect assets.

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Popular Employer Salaries for Information Security Analyst

Bringing up the rear, Booz, Allen, and Hamilton's median pay of $75K is the lowest in town; however, employee salaries widely range, with some making up to $109K.

Popular Skills for Information Security Analyst

This chart shows the most popular skills for this job and what effect each skill has on pay.

Survey results imply that Information Security Analysts deploy a deep pool of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Forensics, Project Management, Security Risk Management, and Security Intrusion Detection are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 9 percent and 17 percent. The majority of those who know IT Security & Infrastructure also know Security Policies and Procedures and Security Intrusion Detection. Those familiar with Computer Security also tend to know Security Intrusion Detection.

Pay by Experience Level for Information Security Analyst

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

Those in the early stages of their career can expect to make around $61K; however, individuals with five to 10 years of experience bring in $79K on average — a distinctly larger sum. Information Security Analysts claiming one to two decades of experience make an estimated median of $90K. Information Security Analysts who have racked up more than two decades of experience report lower incomes overall; the average sum for this crowd comes out to only $86K.

Pay Difference by Location

Information Security Analysts will find that Tampa offers an impressive pay rate, one which exceeds the national average by 35 percent. Information Security Analysts will also find cushy salaries in San Diego (+27 percent), Arlington (+25 percent), New York (+20 percent), and Boston (+16 percent). Those in the field find the lowest salaries in Denver, 16 percent below the national average. A couple other locations with smaller-than-average paychecks include San Antonio (10 percent lower) and Atlanta (6 percent lower).